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April 14, 2026
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Defends Trump's Involvement with DOJ
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that Americans should be 'happy' about Trump's involvement in the Justice Department, emphasizing accountability.
- Blanche, who replaced Pam Bondi after her dismissal by Trump, plans to prioritize investigations into alleged 'weaponization' of the DOJ against Trump and his allies.
- Despite Blanche's assurances, recent investigations have faced setbacks, including failed indictments and dismissed cases against Trump's political opponents.
2 Sources
- Todd Blanche says Americans should be 'happy' Trump is deeply involved in DOJApr 14, 2026 at 5:06 PM · NBC
- Blanche: Americans should be 'happy' about Trump directives to DOJApr 14, 2026 at 8:02 PM · The Hill